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Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions
About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 18th May 2026
Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. UPSC Mains Answer Writing, 18th May.
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Questions
1) Examine the bottlenecks in ‘Make in India’ for defence in light of global conflicts. Evaluate the private sector’s role in achieving self-reliance.
2) Examine how changing Arctic geopolitics impacts India-Nordic ties. Evaluate the strategic significance of India’s ‘northward turn’ amidst rising regional militarization.



